Ulnar nerve palsy after open carpal tunnel decompression: Case report and review of the literature
| Author(s) : | Flemming A Fattah A Yoong P, |
| Publisher : | N/A |
| Publication Date : | 2008 |
| ISSN : | N/A |
| Abstract : | Open carpal tunnel release is the commonest surgical treatment of median nerve compression at the wrist. Although successful in most cases, there are well described complications. We report a case of laceration of the deep motor branch of the ulnar nerve at the level of the hook of hamate following a complicated carpal tunnel decompression. Good surgical technique and knowledge of wrist anatomy are essential for performing this apparently simple procedure safely., |